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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official reopening ceremony for the Jackson Town Health Centre in Trelawny, on Thursday (July 24).

Handling of Covid-19 One of the Country’s Greatest Accomplishments – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was one of the country’s greatest accomplishments in recent times. “We did a phenomenal job,” the Minister said, as he addressed the official...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the official reopening of the Jackson Town Health Centre in Trelawny, on Thursday (July 24).

Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Take Personal Responsibility for Their Health

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), is joined by (from left) Consultant Dental Surgeon at the St. Ann Health Department, Dr. Yadrian Fernandez Ayala; Parish Manager at the St. Catherine Health Department, Abdon Campbell; European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola; and Regional Dental Surgeon at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Shanelle Dempster-Peart, as they display handheld obstetric ultrasounds devices during the handover of 20 pieces of critical diagnostic imaging equipment at the St. Ann Health Department in St. Ann on Thursday (July 24).

Health Ministry Hands Over $69 Million in Diagnostic Imaging Equipment to Five Health Centres

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the reopening ceremony for the Jackson Town Health Centre in Trelawny, on Thursday ( July 24).

Jackson Town Residents Get Upgraded Health Centre

Staff of the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) and representatives of charitable organisation Masonic Homes look at surgical equipment donated to the hospital by the charity, which were handed over at the institution’s downtown Kingston location on Wednesday (July 23). From left are Chairman of the Masonic Homes, Donald Reynolds and Treasurer, Warren McDonald; Acting Ward Manager at VJH, Shannon Bowen; Medical Officer, Dr. Shane McNeil; Director of Nursing Services, Elise Fairweather Blackwood; Acting Chief Executive Officer, VJH; Kathleen Cooper-Brown; and Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson.

Victoria Jubilee Hospital Receives Donation of Surgical Equipment

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the recent official opening of the Green Acres Police Station in the parish.

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Infrastructure Improvements Coming for Green Acres

Infrastructure improvements are coming for Green Acres in St. Catherine, including the widening of Johnson Pen main road and upgrading of the draining system. Minister of Health and Wellness, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure at the recent opening of the Green Acres Police Station. “A study has been...

The Montego Bay Comprehensive (Type Five) Health Centre in St. James

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Primary Healthcare Is Bedrock of Community Health – Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reiterating his call for Jamaicans to utilise health centres when seeking care within the public health system. “Primary healthcare is the bedrock of community health. It’s not only about prevention but also offering curative services at the community level,” the Minister said. In an interview with JIS News, Dr....

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, speaks at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, on July 10.

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Medical Officer Laments Occupation of Beds by Patients With Non-emergency Conditions

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says public hospitals in the western region have a steady influx of patients with non-emergency conditions, leaving less room for those in urgent need of care. “Our hospitals are full, and what is unfortunate is that the persons that are occupying the beds, in many cases, are persons that are not...

Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (right) addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James on July 14. Looking on is WRHA’s Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases/Family Health Coordinator, Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell.

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Jamaicans Cautioned Not to Rely Solely on Herbal Treatment

Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, is again cautioning against the dangers of relying solely on herbal medicine for treating serious illnesses, particularly cancers. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on July 14, Dr. Fray noted that patients have been foregoing conventional medical treatments...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (third left), lead in the cutting of the ribbon for the official handover of the refurbished Darlow Health Centre, in Clarendon, on July 17. Others pictured (from left) are Public Health Nurse for the Mocho Health District, Anita Dwyer; Vice Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern; Director for Facilities Operations and Maintenance at the SRHA, Herschel Ismail; and Parish Manager for Clarendon Health Services, Joseph Grant.

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Darlow Health Centre Renovated

Residents of Darlow and surrounding communities in Clarendon, are now accessing healthcare at the renovated Darlow Health Centre, which was completed at a cost of $5.3 million, under the Government’s Operation Refresh programme. The initiative aims to make buildings more resilient, standardise the look and feel of health facilities, through signage and colour schemes, as well as improving areas of...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth right) cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening and handover of the newly renovated sections of the Alexandria Community Hospital in St. Ann on Friday (July 18). He is joined by Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (fourth left ) and other executives and administrators of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA).

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Alexandria Community Hospital Renovations 80 Per Cent Complete

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Friday (July 18) officially handed over and toured the newly renovated sections of the Alexandria Community Hospital in St. Ann. The renovations, which were undertaken by the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) at a cost of $212 million, are now 80 per cent completed. The upgrades were done...

Regional Physical Activity Specialist, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Orane Gardner, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office on Monday (July 14).

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WRHA Revs Up Jamaica Moves to Combat NCDs

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is intensifying efforts to combat lifestyle-related diseases across western Jamaica through an expanded rollout of the ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme. This initiative is being spearheaded by the WRHA’s Health Promotion and Education team, with focused strategies to promote physical activity and healthier living. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the...